An everyday history of Upstate South Carolina from 1916 - 1920 1916 Woman 81 Years Old Made Strong by Vinol Ms. M.A Hutchinson of Greenville, South Carolina owes her recent improvement in health to Vinot. This mixture is a cod liver and iron tonic that is said to cure weakness, chronic cough, and colds. This is different from other cure-alls because it does not have oil in it.It did just that Ms Hutchinson went on to say her appetite and strength have all made improvements. “Woman 81 years old made strong by Vinol.” Urbana Daily Courier, January 10, 1916. Southern Floods Will Raise Prices Cotton mills in the south took a big hit due to floods. The mills lost a large quantity of product including millions of yards of cloth that would not be sent out to the public. All manufacturing had to come to an abrupt halt. Many consumers have said they will pay the higher price but product will be slow in coming due to extensive damage was done to the factories.Not only was product ruin but electricity and railroading were held up due to the floods. “Southern Floods Will Raise Prices.” New York Times, July 21, 1916. Young Man Arrested on Very Serious Charge Dick Vaughn, a white male, is charged with housebreaking and larceny in Greenville county. Dick Vaughn was found and arrested late Thursday by Sheriff White of Spartanburg and transported back to Greenville to await trail. If he is convicted Mr. Vaughn will have a long term sentence. “Young Man Arrested on Very Serious Charge.” Herald-Journal, September 30, 1916. Train Robbers Who Got $100,000 Held Jeff Harrison who led the infamous group of train robbers is now in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary.The article talks about how he will be spending the Christmas holidays there.He was sentenced with twelve years in prison.They were chased for over a year and now Harrison and his accomplices have been captured. “Train Robbers Who Got $100,000 Held.” New York Times, December 23, 1916. 1917 Mrs. W. Mills Mooney Passes in Greenville On March 3 Ms. Mooney died, several weeks before she had contracted a heart condition.She was said to have handled her illness in a cheerful manor. Mrs. Mooney is a local matron as she is a descendant of the founder of the Mecklenburg declaration of independence. Mrs. Mooney is survived by her husband and four children. “Mrs. W. Mills Mooney Passes in Greenville.” The Rock Hill Herald, February 9, 1917. Call to Arms is Expected After a tour of duty of the Mexican border 700 soldiers will be returning home tonight. There was a cheerful roar heard when the troops arrived shortly after ten soldiers got off the train.The welcome home celebrations may not be able to be partaken for long due to the rumors of a recall on April 6. “Call to Arms is Expected.” The Rock Hill Herald, March 14, 1917. Greenville Soldier Shot; Seven in Jail Son of wealthy citizen of Greenville and a member of the First South Carolina Regiment Ralph Neves was shot Sunday afternoon after leaving his uncle’s funeral. Seven men are connected to this murder. None of the stories seem to coincide.Neves had a slight possibility of surviving.The seven men participated in a drive by. “Greenville Soldier Shot; Seven in Jail.” Herald- Journal, August 7, 1917. Pathfinders Here Tuesday Greenville will get their chance to prove why their road should pass through the Greenville Community. Ceremonies and speeches will be part of the effort to convince the pathfinders.A tour of Greenville will also be included to persuade pathfinders. “Pathfinders Here Tuesday.” Herald- Journal, 1918 Cotton Mills Will Close Down The upstate will be closing approximately 150 cotton mills due to shortage of fuel and water. No new mills will be erected anytime soon and work will resume Monday morning.The mills will only lose one day of productivity as they will close Saturday afternoon.This will also relieve the excess of snow and ice. “Cotton Mills Will Close Down.” Herald-Journal, January 4, 1918. Rural Policeman Destroys Still The still was located on the Spartanburg side of Greenville. County Officer Dave Roger and Magistrate Bruce found and destroyed 1000 gallons of Beer. The owner’s of the still was said to have establish and sold beer in Greer and Greenville.Their search will continue as they found several days before where three thousand gallons were dumped. “Rural Policeman Destroys Still.” Herald- Journal, May 1, 1918. Shoots Mother-in-Law Apparently Fatally Milton Bain was charged with shooting his mother-in-law, Mr. Allen. The shooting was said to have happened due to a family feud.Bain was brought to Greenville and will be in a Greenville county jail.He claimed self defense as he was shot at first. “Shoots Mother-in-Law Apparently Fatally.” Herald- Journal, July 16, 1918. Greenville Minister is Victim of Pneumonia Dr. George Griffin is the pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church. Pastor Dr. George Griffin died on October 9 after a few days of illness. He is survived by his wife and two children. Dr. Griffin was raised in Georgia. He would later attend University of Georgia and pastored in West Virginia and Mississippi before settling in Greenville area.He died of pneumonia. “Greenville Minister is Victim of Pneumonia.” Herald- Journal, October 10, 1918. 1919 Greenville Man is Hit by a Truck The incident happened about 7:30 on Jan 20. The driver James Gilliard was rounding the corner of his final street when Mr.Fretwell happened to be in the road. The 83 year old A. G. Fretwell suffered a fractured arm, ribs, and internal injuries and was put under anesthetic upon arrival. Doctors consider this to be a miracle being that Mr. Fretwell is 83 years old. Driver James Gilliard was taken to jail to be questioned about the incident. “Greenville Man is Hit by a Truck” Herald- Journal, January 21, 1919. Rogers Davis Leads Dr. Snyder by Seven Votes Native of Spartanburg Henry Snyder is losing to Charlotte native Roger Davis. Due to losing the votes of the rotary club, Snyder’s deficit in the votes are now thirty to twenty-seven. The next convention was held in Greenville, SC. Over 350 people came out to show their support the campaign. “Rogers Davis Leads Dr. Snyder by Seven Votes.” Herald- Journal, May 21, 1919. Sheriff Rector of Greenville Shot By Jake Gosnell The incident was on West Court Street. There was said to be tension between the two officers due to political differences. Sheriff Rector was shot once in the head and once in the shoulder.There were rumors the Gosnell was taken to two separate jails, one local in Spartanburg and the other in Columbia.Due to the shooting being of a officer it would be for better safe keeping to take him further away.Rector died on the way to the hospital. “Sheriff Rector of Greenville Shot by Jake Gosnell.” Herald- Journal, July 5, 1919. Special Meeting Grand Lodge to Discuss Affairs of Orphanage at Greenville Discussions will be held at the Grand Lodge in Anderson concerning the orphanage.There are many concerns with management and safety.There was an escapee from the insane ward and this has sent up red flags with the ability of the current management to run said orphanage.The article is a public call to all local officials to send representatives to the meeting. “Special Meeting Grand Lodge to Discuss Affairs of Orphanage at Greenville.” Herald- Journal, November 11, 1919.
1916
Woman 81 Years Old Made Strong by Vinol
Ms. M.A Hutchinson of Greenville, South Carolina owes her recent improvement in health to Vinot. This mixture is a cod liver and iron tonic that is said to cure weakness, chronic cough, and colds. This is different from other cure-alls because it does not have oil in it. It did just that Ms Hutchinson went on to say her appetite and strength have all made improvements.
“Woman 81 years old made strong by Vinol.” Urbana Daily Courier, January 10, 1916.
Southern Floods Will Raise Prices
Cotton mills in the south took a big hit due to floods. The mills lost a large quantity of product including millions of yards of cloth that would not be sent out to the public. All manufacturing had to come to an abrupt halt. Many consumers have said they will pay the higher price but product will be slow in coming due to extensive damage was done to the factories. Not only was product ruin but electricity and railroading were held up due to the floods.
“Southern Floods Will Raise Prices.” New York Times, July 21, 1916.
Young Man Arrested on Very Serious Charge
Dick Vaughn, a white male, is charged with housebreaking and larceny in Greenville county. Dick Vaughn was found and arrested late Thursday by Sheriff White of Spartanburg and transported back to Greenville to await trail. If he is convicted Mr. Vaughn will have a long term sentence.
“Young Man Arrested on Very Serious Charge.” Herald-Journal, September 30, 1916.
Train Robbers Who Got $100,000 Held
Jeff Harrison who led the infamous group of train robbers is now in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. The article talks about how he will be spending the Christmas holidays there. He was sentenced with twelve years in prison. They were chased for over a year and now Harrison and his accomplices have been captured.
“Train Robbers Who Got $100,000 Held.” New York Times, December 23, 1916.
1917
Mrs. W. Mills Mooney Passes in Greenville
On March 3 Ms. Mooney died, several weeks before she had contracted a heart condition. She was said to have handled her illness in a cheerful manor. Mrs. Mooney is a local matron as she is a descendant of the founder of the Mecklenburg declaration of independence. Mrs. Mooney is survived by her husband and four children.
“Mrs. W. Mills Mooney Passes in Greenville.” The Rock Hill Herald, February 9, 1917.
Call to Arms is Expected
After a tour of duty of the Mexican border 700 soldiers will be returning home tonight. There was a cheerful roar heard when the troops arrived shortly after ten soldiers got off the train. The welcome home celebrations may not be able to be partaken for long due to the rumors of a recall on April 6.
“Call to Arms is Expected.” The Rock Hill Herald, March 14, 1917.
Greenville Soldier Shot; Seven in Jail
Son of wealthy citizen of Greenville and a member of the First South Carolina Regiment Ralph Neves was shot Sunday afternoon after leaving his uncle’s funeral. Seven men are connected to this murder. None of the stories seem to coincide. Neves had a slight possibility of surviving. The seven men participated in a drive by.
“Greenville Soldier Shot; Seven in Jail.” Herald- Journal, August 7, 1917.
Pathfinders Here Tuesday
Greenville will get their chance to prove why their road should pass through the Greenville Community. Ceremonies and speeches will be part of the effort to convince the pathfinders. A tour of Greenville will also be included to persuade pathfinders.
“Pathfinders Here Tuesday.” Herald- Journal,
1918
Cotton Mills Will Close Down
The upstate will be closing approximately 150 cotton mills due to shortage of fuel and water. No new mills will be erected anytime soon and work will resume Monday morning. The mills will only lose one day of productivity as they will close Saturday afternoon. This will also relieve the excess of snow and ice.
“Cotton Mills Will Close Down.” Herald-Journal, January 4, 1918.
Rural Policeman Destroys Still
The still was located on the Spartanburg side of Greenville. County Officer Dave Roger and Magistrate Bruce found and destroyed 1000 gallons of Beer. The owner’s of the still was said to have establish and sold beer in Greer and Greenville. Their search will continue as they found several days before where three thousand gallons were dumped.
“Rural Policeman Destroys Still.” Herald- Journal, May 1, 1918.
Shoots Mother-in-Law Apparently Fatally
Milton Bain was charged with shooting his mother-in-law, Mr. Allen. The shooting was said to have happened due to a family feud. Bain was brought to Greenville and will be in a Greenville county jail. He claimed self defense as he was shot at first.
“Shoots Mother-in-Law Apparently Fatally.” Herald- Journal, July 16, 1918.
Greenville Minister is Victim of Pneumonia
Dr. George Griffin is the pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church. Pastor Dr. George Griffin died on October 9 after a few days of illness. He is survived by his wife and two children. Dr. Griffin was raised in Georgia. He would later attend University of Georgia and pastored in West Virginia and Mississippi before settling in Greenville area. He died of pneumonia.
“Greenville Minister is Victim of Pneumonia.” Herald- Journal, October 10, 1918.
1919
Greenville Man is Hit by a Truck
The incident happened about 7:30 on Jan 20. The driver James Gilliard was rounding the corner of his final street when Mr.Fretwell happened to be in the road. The 83 year old A. G. Fretwell suffered a fractured arm, ribs, and internal injuries and was put under anesthetic upon arrival. Doctors consider this to be a miracle being that Mr. Fretwell is 83 years old. Driver James Gilliard was taken to jail to be questioned about the incident.
“Greenville Man is Hit by a Truck” Herald- Journal, January 21, 1919.
Rogers Davis Leads Dr. Snyder by Seven Votes
Native of Spartanburg Henry Snyder is losing to Charlotte native Roger Davis. Due to losing the votes of the rotary club, Snyder’s deficit in the votes are now thirty to twenty-seven. The next convention was held in Greenville, SC. Over 350 people came out to show their support the campaign.
“Rogers Davis Leads Dr. Snyder by Seven Votes.” Herald- Journal, May 21, 1919.
Sheriff Rector of Greenville Shot By Jake Gosnell
The incident was on West Court Street. There was said to be tension between the two officers due to political differences. Sheriff Rector was shot once in the head and once in the shoulder. There were rumors the Gosnell was taken to two separate jails, one local in Spartanburg and the other in Columbia. Due to the shooting being of a officer it would be for better safe keeping to take him further away. Rector died on the way to the hospital.
“Sheriff Rector of Greenville Shot by Jake Gosnell.” Herald- Journal, July 5, 1919.
Special Meeting Grand Lodge to Discuss Affairs of Orphanage at Greenville
Discussions will be held at the Grand Lodge in Anderson concerning the orphanage. There are many concerns with management and safety. There was an escapee from the insane ward and this has sent up red flags with the ability of the current management to run said orphanage. The article is a public call to all local officials to send representatives to the meeting.
“Special Meeting Grand Lodge to Discuss Affairs of Orphanage at Greenville.” Herald- Journal, November 11, 1919.